Ogden Nature Center

Welcome to the Ogden Nature Center

Located in the heart of Ogden, you'll find a 152-acre nature preserve and education center open to the public year-round. Visitors enjoy 1.5 miles of walking trails, picnic areas, tree houses, bird blinds and an exhibit of live birds of prey. Two of Utah's greenest buildings are on site to teach about sustainable structures. A unique gift shop is located in the Visitor Center. The Ogden Nature Center offers a wide variety of classes & workshops for all ages including art, photography, birding, wildlife in Utah, outdoor recreation, conservation, sustainability, summer camps and more.

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Thursday 11th of March 2010

Visitor Information

Hours:

Open year round!

Monday-Friday 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday 9 am – 4 pm

Cost:

Members enjoy free admission
Adults 12 and older: $4.00
Seniors 55+: $3.00
Children 2-11: $2.00
Children under 2: Free

Getting Here:

We are located at 966 W. 12th Street in Ogden, Utah, 84404
Phone: 801-621-7595
Directions: From 1-15, take exit #344 and head east 1.5 mi. Map

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Upcoming Events

It's Time To Build Birdhouses!

Entries due March 29 - April 3

The Ogden Nature Center will be accepting entries for the 17th Annual Birdhouse Competition beginning Monday, March 29 through Saturday, April 3 at the ONC Visitor Center. The competition encourages creative, backyard habitats for birds. All ages may enter up to two birdhouses, and there is no entry fee. Cash prizes are awarded and birdhouses are displayed along birdhouse trail through the summer months. Please read more for contest details and an official entry form.

Earth Day Celebration

Saturday, April 17, 12-4

The entire community is invited to come learn and play! Earth Day is a day of education, celebration and action! This year's Earth Day Celebration is packed with new ideas for sustainable living, live entertainment, earth-friendly presentations, great activities for children, gardening, recycling, plants, and more. Children will love the water trailer and the rock climbing wall. Come learn and play!

Cost: $1 per person or FREE if you bicycle, walk or ride the bus!

Fly with the Flock 5K Fun Run

Saturday, May 8, 8 am

Put on your running shoes for the Ogden Nature Center's annual Fly with the Flock 5K Fun Run & Pancake Breakfast with a 2.5K option for kids 12 and under. Meet birds of prey and enjoy the nature preserve. Read more for details and registration!

Summer Camps

NEW CAMPS FOR ALL AGES! Do your kids love wild animals? How about long summer days in the great outdoors, exploring open spaces and learning some science just for fun? This year the Ogden Nature Center is offering week-long day camps (with an overnighter under the stars), single day adventures, and a family campout for all ages. We have a variety of camps designed for ages 2-13 with openings for teenage camp assistants. Read more to learn about the exciting new mix of camps our nature-savvy team of environmental educators has planned for 2010!